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"Maybe, maybe it depends on the rate," the president told the Wall Street Journal about possible rates for the iPhone and laptops. "I mean, I can win 10%, and people could handle it very easily."
Apple's action has lost nearly 2% in transactions after normal office hours.
Trump said he hoped to raise tariffs on Chinese products to the tune of 200 billion, to reach 25%. It will also add customs duties worth $ 267 billion on goods that are not already subject to existing tariffs if the two countries do not come to an agreement.
Apple products are currently exempt from rates. He had previously announced that tariffs would affect the Apple Watch, AirPods and other products, but had been spared when announcing tariffs. Although iPhones are assembled in China, several pieces come from the United States.
Apple could not be contacted immediately for comment.
Read the full report in the Wall Street Journal.
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